The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
Know Your Rights When Stopped By Law Enforcement
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseBeing stopped by law enforcement can be a frightening experience, especially given the recent media coverage of incidents of police brutality. There are many reasons why an officer might stop you: they may wish to question you, they may suspect you have committed or witnessed a crime, they may suspect you are possession of illegal substances. […]
Estate Planning: What Does A Lawyer Do?
/in Estate PlanningMuch of the estate planning process is easy enough for a layman to understand. Many people choose to draft their own wills and other estate planning documents. There is an abundance of low-cost options that help people write wills without the supervision of an attorney. Unfortunately, many of these options are inferior to having a […]
Myths About Estate Planning in South Carolina
/in Estate PlanningEstate planning in South Carolina is one of those critical life tasks that almost everyone agrees is important, yet an overwhelming majority of adults—particularly younger individuals—continue to put it off. When asked why, people trot out a familiar rotation of excuses, misconceptions, and outright myths. Whether driven by intimidation, a sense of invincibility, or misunderstandings […]
Debts Of An Estate
/in Estate PlanningCreditors will often attempt to collect on the debts of an estate from the deceased. Sometimes they do have a right to collect and other times they do not. Creditors can be aggressive while trying to collect debt and may pressure you into paying off a debt that you do not necessarily owe. Understanding the […]
The Estate Planning Toolbox in South Carolina
/in Estate PlanningLast updated September 2026 When most people begin thinking about estate planning, a single document immediately comes to mind: the Last Will and Testament. While a will is undeniably important, it represents only the tip of the iceberg. A comprehensive, robust estate plan requires a diverse collection of legal tools designed to protect your hard-earned […]